The JD Series features patented mechanisms including an inertia prevention system. Due to such unique mechanisms, this series ensures easy and efficient taping for both film and paper tapes up to 30 mm wide.

Terrie’s Take is a selection of Japan-centric news collected and collated by long-time resident and media business professional Terrie Lloyd. AkihabaraNews is pleased to present Terrie’s learned perspective; we all could use another take on the news - here’s Terrie’s:

Omron and Jins have jointly launched a healthcare project using an eyeglass-style wearable device "JINS MEME" that was developed by JINS.

JINS unveiled the JINS MEME device in May 2014 and is planning to release it in spring 2015. Using the built-in 3-point electro-oculography sensor, it detects the user's drowsiness, motivation, body balance and so on, and is able to sync the data on the user's smartphone.

It is now displayed at the 2015 International CES that is being currently held in Las Vegas.

Smart B-Trainer supports your training and boosts your motivation to run. It tracks your body move and condition such as cardiac rate and body temperature while running and sends the data to an external device such as a smartphone.

It’s been over a year since we last had the time to put a new NAS unit to the test. Today, the upgrade to Synology's 5-bay dream was left at our doorstep, so what else could we do than take this new DS1515+ powerhouse for a spin?!